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Unicorns

Directed by Sally El Hosaini, James Krishna Floyd
2023
UK, USA, Sweden
119 minutes
Unclassified 18+
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A stirring queer romance, set in the Gaysian scene of London, between an effervescent drag queen and a questioning mechanic from the tough streets of Essex. Toronto and London selected.

From directors Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd – an actor who starred in El Hosaini’s My Brother The Devil (SFF 2012). Single parent Luke (a rugged but sweet Ben Hardy, Bohemian Rhapsody) stumbles into a queer Diwali party at the back of an Indian restaurant one night. He becomes enamoured by the seductive performance of drag queen, Aysha (a stunning performance from newcomer Jason Patel) – pronouns are “icon and legend.” After a first encounter, Aysha offers Luke money to become her personal driver for gigs. Their chemistry is infectious as the two develop an unlikely romance, all the while navigating social and cultural expectations.

Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.
Like wrapping yourself up in a beloved book, Unicorns takes you to a new place, returning you charmed and changed
Fionnuala Halligan, Screen International
Unicorns traces their twin journeys toward self-acceptance with empathy, curiosity and a refreshing disregard for constricting labels
Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter

Tickets

Wed 5 Jun
8:30pm
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 1
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Sat 8 Jun
6pm
Ritz Randwick - Cinema 5
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Program Strand
Features
Year
2023
Classification
Unclassified 18+
Country
UK, USA, Sweden
Language
In English
Director
Sally El Hosaini, James Krishna Floyd
Producer
Philip Herd, Christa Workman, Bill Pohlad, Kim Roth, Trudie Styler, Celine Rattray
Cast
Ben Hardy, Jason Patel, Hannah Onslow
Screenwriter
James Krishna Floyd
Cinematographer
David Raedeker
Editor
Iain Kitching
Premiere
Australian Premiere
Genre
Women Directors, Gender & Sexuality, LGBTQIA+ Films
Company Credits
Sales Agent: Protagonist Pictures
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